“The jumping off point is the John Singer Sargent portrait “Madame X” from the 1880s and also Amy Sherald’s portrait of Michelle Obama in ... depict the former first lady’s complexion.

The painting of Michelle Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama ... She had already seen both this portrait and Barack Obama’s, painted by Kehinde Wiley, when an exhibition called the Obama Portraits ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama isn't only recognized for her political activism and public service -- she's also known for her muscular, toned arms, which she often shows off in sleeveless dresses.